vcczar Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 BR Curtis was one of two justices to dissent on Dred Scott. Curtis was so outraged he resigned. However, he wasn't an abolitionist, as you can see in actions 1863 and 1864. He was one of a number of politicians that thought Lincoln incompetent. His actions: Curtis, Benjamin R 1851 Confirmed to SC for Fillmore, the only Whig to ever serve on the SC Curtis, Benjamin R 1857 Resigns from SC in protest of Dred Scott decision Curtis, Benjamin R 1863 Opposes Lincoln's Emancipation Proclaimation, believing it to be unconstitutional Curtis, Benjamin R 1864 Supports McClellan over Lincoln Curtis, Benjamin R 1868 Counsel for defense in Johnson impeachment case Curtis, Benjamin R 1868 Declines Johnson's offer of Att Gen, following impeachment trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 Favorable for his 1857 action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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